She would have run from the room without waiting for the earring if Napoleon had not put out his arms to stop her.
She was too late and he caught her even as she began to run and pulled her against him.
Vernita realised that he was going to kiss her and frantically she struggled against him, but he was strong.
She was helpless against the strength of his arms and the expression in his eyes told her that he meant to be the conqueror.
Then, as she turned her head from side to side knowing it was only a question of seconds before he succeeded in his intention of capturing her lips, a voice from the door said
“I have been longing to meet Your Majesty, and this is a Heaven sent opportunity!”
Vernita felt her heart leap with relief and before Napoleon released her from his grasp she knew w
